News & events

Welcome to Cartrefi's News and Events.

20th June 2017

We've reached 100 plus members!

We are excited to be a part of the UK's dynamic co-sector.

We are working towards building our co-operative, to strengthen
communities. We would like to take this opportunity to
congratulate Susan, our 100th member. Let's join forces to
embed the co-op values and principles in our day to day lives.

Pictured: Susan Aubrey, Support Worker, Brecon

Disabled Access Day

10th - 12th March 2017

Looking for something to do but struggle to find an accessible
venue? Well we have done the looking for you...

This weekend sees the annual Disabled Access Day across the UK,
designed to celebrate good access and create opportunities for
people to try something new.

This campaign, now in its 3rd year showcases
excellence in access. Organisations and venues in your area
offer a warm welcome and many offer dedicated events and
activities, such as touch tours, performances, sensory experiences
and level access.

This event has grown in popularity over the 3 years, therefore
this year it will be extended for 3 days, 10th - 12th March 2017.
It has attracted sponsors such as Barclays, Gatwick Airport and
Quest 88.

This campaign is promoted and sponsored by the fantastic Euan's Guide; a listing and review
site that help people with disabilities, their friends and families
determine which venues are accessible. Cartrefi Cymru has
historic links with Euan's Guide and we respect their work.

Last year, there were a number of dedicated events across Wales.
The website www.disabledaccessday.com
is currently being uploaded with activities but there are some big
headline events in places like London, Manchester, Glasgow and
Edinburgh.

So looking for something more locally.....

What's on in North Wales?

Welshpool

At Welshpool, the Heulwen Trust are running two adapted canal
boats to offer people with

disabled trips on the Montgomery Canal.

On Sunday, 12th March they have a free boat trip from Welshpool
at 12.00pm for a twohour trip. If there is a high demand, the
Heulwen Trust will put on additional journeys during the
weekend.

The Tyddyn Retreat Mid Wales Venue & Holiday Cottages in
Caersws are offering an irresistible Welsh tea. You can
find more information about this event here,
Welsh Teas in Caersws.

Just over the border...

For those seeking a more active day out, perhaps a pedal around
Shrewsbury's town park sounds a fun way to spend the afternoon?
A short hop across the border to Shrewsbury has Quest
88 holding an open day at the Inclusive Cycling Hubon the Saturday.

They have a number of special cycles, tandems, handcycles and
tricycles available. Together with some coaching and bags of
encouragement, they are offering a complementary coffee and cake at
Stop Café. You can find out more, by clicking here:
Accessible Cycles in Shrewsbury.

Note: Quest 88 have been in touch and extended a warm
welcome to Cartrefi Cymru.

What's on in West Wales?

Pembrokeshire

If you are local or fancy a trip to Boncath in Pembrokeshire,
Clynfyw Farm is a lovely, accessible day out. Click here to see
what they have coming up,
Clynfyw Farm website

Want to know more?

For more information on accessible venues and what's happening
around your local area, its worth a visit to www.disabledaccessday.com.
You can also get the latest by following @access_day on
Twitter.

As we see more event in Wales, we will up date this page.
Also if any readers know of other #access_day events happening in
Wales, please let us know so we can share!

See our latest edition of Real Life
Outcomes

This edition of Real Life Outcomes comes from Powys. A lot
has been happening, so have a read of all the great news that has
been going on in these areas recently.

Don't miss out on our Summer Fayre at Llandrindod

Come and join us for competitions, games, workshops featuring
sensory story telling, music groups and arts and craft sessions.
Fun photobooth, book stalls, nail painting and much more.

16/02/2016

Personal Progress QCF

Geraint says that he thoroughly enjoyed the qualification and he
feels he has learnt a great deal from undertaking it. He also says
the qualification has given him new found confidence.

These qualifications provide our learners with a foundation for
lifelong learning and focus on the transferable social and life
skills needed for living in the community.

Well done Geraint!

04/12/2015

Promoting Independence Awards 2015

Cartrefi is lucky to have many fantastic teams, but one team in
particular deserves a special mention. Our team in Brenig,
Denbighshire was nominated for the Cymorth Cymru Top Team Award in
this year's national competition, the Promoting Independence
Awards.

The awards acknowledge and celebrate some of the fantastic work
achieved within the housing, homelessness and social care sectors;
who all work tirelessly to support vulnerable people to overcome
barriers and fulfil their potential. There were more than 70
nominations, from across Wales, for this year's awards and we were
delighted to discover that our Brenig team won 'Top Team 2015'.

The team at Brenig has achieved impressive things in how they
have managed complex behaviour within their service, but even more
impressive are the outcomes that they have helped the people they
support to achieve. We want to thank Paul, Tony, Jim, Nikita, Jane,
Hayley and Yasmin for their fantastic team work and their
commitment to getting it right for the people we support. Special
thanks to Steve and Jane for some fantastic, person-centred
leadership over there. It's a great achievement.

25/11/2015

Enabling State Award

Back in November we were delighted to be shortlisted as 1 of 6
finalists in Carnegie UK Trust's 'Enabling State' challenge. The
focus of the competition was to reward groups and organisations
that help to improve the wellbeing of citizens and communities.

Our Floating Support Service in Brecon demonstrates an
innovative new approach of support which empowers the services
users and enables them to decide on the types of services they
would like to receive, enabling them to be more independent.

The awards ceremony was held on the 25th November in London and
here you can see our team from Brecon proudly receiving an Enabling
State award. To view the video submission we entered into the
competition, click the link below.